China edges Bahrain in FIFA World Cup qualifier on striker Zhang's late winner


RIFFA, Bahrain, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Yuning scored a late winner as China edged Bahrain 1-0 away here on Thursday, clinching the second consecutive win in Group C of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers.

The Chinese fans experienced rollercoaster feelings in the last minutes of the match, witnessing Zhang's right footed shot netted in the 91st minute, after Ali Haram's goal for the home team in the 87th minute was ruled out due to offside.

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